Senior Procurement Subcontract Specialist

TCOM, L.P.•Columbia, MD

2d•$130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Purchases the most critical and complex, high-dollar products requiring close administration regarding price, delivery and quality. Acts as a staff advisor to the Procurement and Subcontracts Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or other related field.
A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in Purchasing.
Excellent analytical and decision making ability.
Excellent business knowledge and judgment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate major quoting activities and maintains complete and accurate documentation for audit trail. Communicates and reports on pending negotiations and keeps management aware of potential trouble that might affect productions. Has primary responsibility for planning and executing all major contract negotiations with suppliers
Assists in developing and implementing Purchasing procedures. Reviews procedures regularly and make recommendations for, improvements and changes
Assists in motivating and training buying personnel and helps evaluate their performance
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Locate sources of supply for purchasing.
Obtain information from individuals.
Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Communicate technical information.
Write business correspondence.
Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.